Description

Savor the delightful flavors of La Scala Chopped Salad, packed with ingredients like fresh lettuce, chickpeas, and mozzarella. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a healthy meal any day of the week!

Ingredients

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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 small cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 15oz can chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pepperoncinis, sliced
4 ounces genoa salami, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

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Instructions

In a small bowl or mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk together, or shake to emulsify. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuces, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, pepperoncinis, salami, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
Serve immediately, topping with the remaining mozzarella.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the vegetables for 30 minutes before serving.
Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients as per your taste preferences.
This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep the dressing separate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 30mg